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Singapore keen to play peacemaker as US-China tensions rise
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/03/2023
» SINGAPORE: Top trade official in Singapore said the city-state is willing to facilitate a dialogue between the United States and China to repair their relationship, as he described growing tensions between the world’s biggest economies as detrimental to the world.
Vietnam succession battle heats up after president’s ouster
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2023
» HANOI: Over the past few years, Vietnamese Communist Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong has won praise from investors for removing corrupt officials. Now as some big names fall, it is becoming clear his campaign serves another purpose: strengthening his hand in choosing a successor.
Singapore debate on LGBTQI+ rights heats up in test for leaders
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/08/2022
» In the wake of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s Aug 21 pledge to protect the nation’s definition of marriage, which excludes same-sex unions, in the Constitution, the government quickly mobilised top ministers to try to calm a storm brewing between the LGBTQI+ community and some religious groups.
Academics: PPRP squabble risks early polls
Bloomberg News, Published on 20/01/2022
» The ouster of an influential Thai lawmaker and his supporters from the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) in the ruling coalition may trigger an early general election and hamper Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's ability to pass key legislation, including the budget for next year.
Duterte’s pivot to China yet to deliver promised billions
Bloomberg News, Published on 05/07/2021
» Near the centre of Manila, construction workers are now rushing to complete a $69-million China-funded bridge by the end of this year after repeatedly missing deadlines.
Foreign robots are eating into brokerage business
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/07/2019
» Thailand’s domestic brokerage industry will continue to face shrinking revenues as foreign institutional investors increasingly replace local retail customers -- and pay lower trading commissions.
Carabao seek growth from Chelsea sponsorship
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/09/2016
» Carabao Group Pcl, currently ranked as the world's best-performing energy drink stock, has signed to sponsor Chelsea Football Club of the English Premier League to fight Red Bull and go global.
Indonesia opens door wider to investors
Business, Bloomberg News, Published on 12/02/2016
» JAKARTA: Indonesian President Joko Widodo will allow full foreign ownership in businesses from toll roads to cinemas, as he seeks to attract investment and create jobs after cutbacks by Ford Motor Co and Toshiba Corp.
Asean integration risks more corruption, watchdog says
Bloomberg News, Published on 24/04/2015
» Greater economic integration in Southeast Asia could worsen corruption in the region and governments need to work together to strengthen anti-graft agencies and regulations, a watchdog group said.
Energy Absolute to invest $1.4bn
Bloomberg News, Published on 22/08/2014
» Energy Absolute Pcl, whose Bangkok-listed shares have more than tripled this year, plans to spend about 46 billion baht over the next three years to boost generation capacity from renewable energy.